1. Femicide and COVID-19 pandemic : examining the situation in Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and SloveniaRok Hacin, Gorazd Meško, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Government measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 affected crime opportunities and criminal justice systems, resulting in changes in crime trends. This article explores the effects of restrictions (lockdowns) on the number of femicides. The monthly data on femicides from 2017 to 2021 were collected in five Central and South-eastern European countries: Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Slovenia. The total number of femicides from 2017 to 2021 decreased in all observed countries. Increases were detected in Croatia and Slovenia in 2020. However, they presented an exception to the general trend. The monthly distribution of femicides showed that there was no common point peak month(s) among observed countries. Analyzing the effects of the level of restrictions using the Stringency Index on the number of femicides confirmed the initial observation that the number of femicides was not dependent on lockdown measures. In general, the findings show that restriction measures had no effect on the number of femicides in the studied countries.
Ključne besede: femicide, COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions, Stringency Index, Europe
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2. A comparative study of early childhood teachers’ digital practices during and after covid-19Marijana Miočić, Matilda Karamatić Brčić, Bernarda Tokić, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study investigates early childhood teachers’ perceptions and use of digital media during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the need to understand evolving ICT practices in early education. Employing a longitudinal design, data were collected via structured questionnaires from the same kindergartens in 2020 and 2024. Quantitative analysis revealed stable self-assessed digital competence but changing pedagogical use and attitudes. The findings underscore the need for targeted digital training and systemic support. The study’s novelty lies in its comparative longitudinal approach, offering insight into the sustained impact of a global crisis on digital integration in early childhood education.
Ključne besede: COVID-19 pandemic, digital competences, digital media, early childhood, early childhood teachers
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3. Understanding social media behaviour : the role of risk perception in crowdsourced fact-checkingInes Kožuh, Peter Čakš, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The spread of health-related misinformation on social media has increased user efforts to tackle emerging risks. In this study, we provide a model on how users’ perceptions of risk when encountering possibly fear-inducing pandemic misinformation influenced their intent to fact-check it. We employed an online survey to collect the data among adult Facebook users. The model was tested using structural equation modelling. Unlike previous risk perception models, we found a positive effect of cognitive risk perception on the intentions of social media users to utilise internet tools for verifying the accuracy of information. The results also revealed that the more emotional risk users perceived, the more they intended to use ample sources, and, indirectly, also to use tools for verifying information. Furthermore, the participants demonstrated a greater propensity to utilise online fact-checking tools as their intention to explore many information sources increased. Our study contributes to the field by connecting cognitive and emotional risk perception with multi-faceted fact-checking in social media, where both individual fact-checking practices and information-seeking behaviour merge. It also contributes to human information behaviour research, by highlighting higher concerns with disease danger as possible user characteristics for motivated misinformation debunking. Thus, our findings may aid health practitioners and risk communicators in assessing how to target and educate, especially individuals with low-risk perception. Finally, we call on the general public and legislators to recognise the invaluable role of providing online information accurately as a crucial part of the strategic communication agenda.
Ključne besede: risk, fact-cheking, misinformation, pandemic, social media
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4. Drivers and constraints of employee satisfaction with remote work : an empirical analysisThabit Atobishi, Saeed Nosratabadi, 2023 Opis: Background/Purpose: The Covid 19 epidemic has forced many organizations to move to remote work (RW), and this trend is expected to continue even later in the post-epidemic period. Employees of the organization are at the heart of this transi-tion to RW, so identifying the factors that affect employee satisfaction with RW is very important for organizations to increase employee commitment and motivation. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to identify and prioritize the factors affecting employee satisfaction with RW using an innovative method. Method: In the first phase of this study, a conceptual research model was designed inspired by literature. In the next phase, the proposed conceptual model of this re-search was tested using structural equation modeling (SEM). Then, using the artifi-cial neural network model, the importance of each of the model variables in pre-dicting employee satisfaction with RW was identified. Results: The findings of this article ultimately disclosed that work-life balance, in-stitutional and technological support, job satisfaction, and perceived limited com-munication are, respectively, are elements that affect employee satisfaction with RW. The first three factors are drivers of employee satisfaction and the last factor (i.e., perceived limited communication) is the constraint of employee satisfaction with RW because it had a statistically significant negative effect on employee satis-faction with RW. Conclusion: This study revealed that organizations should focus on the processes and strategies to improve employees’ work-life balance, provide institutional and technological support during remote work, and increase job satisfaction in order to increase the satisfaction level of their employees in the remote work. On the other hand, it was found that perceived limited communication is an effective factor that causes a decrease in the level of satisfaction of employees in remote work.
Ključne besede: remote work, employee satisfaction, structural equation modeling, multilayer per-ceptron, artificial intelligence, artificial neurol network, Covid 19 pandemic
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5. Youth in transition : navigating expectations in the post-COVID eraDunja Potočnik, Gordana Kuterovac Jagodić, Minea Rutar, 2025, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: This chapter compares youth perceptions of societal norms in Croatia and Slovenia, revealing distinct mechanisms shaping their views. Croatian youth exhibit age-dependent patterns where growing autonomy influences the internalisation of societal expectations, leading to increasing self-confidence paired with a realistic reassessment of attainable life goals, particularly in education, housing, and financial independence. Slovenian youth, especially women, confront pronounced gender disparities rooted in structural inequities, burdening them with extensive societal and familial responsibilities. Both cohorts experience tension between individual aspirations and collective norms, with maturity prompting a shift from optimism to pragmatic evaluation of social milestones. Socioeconomic status (SES) strongly correlates with youths’ belief in personal success and adherence to societal expectations, with higher SES linked to greater confidence and internalisation, although national contexts mediate these effects. During the COVID-19 pandemic, age differences in justifying public health norms were minimal, but SES differences were significant, especially in Slovenia. Croatian youth showed less overall support for health measures but greater familial duty endorsement.
Ključne besede: youth, expectations, life goals, COVID-19 pandemic, Croatia and Slovenia
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6. Introduction: Why another study on COVID-19 and youth? : introduction to the YO-VID22 project main publicationAndrej Naterer, Dunja Potočnik, 2025, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: The introductory chapter outlines the methodological design and rationale of the YO-VID22 project, which investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth well-being and support structures in Croatia and Slovenia. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study combined large-scale quantitative nationally representative surveys with qualitative methods, which included focus groups, expert interviews, and media content analysis. Quantitative data were collected through stratified online surveys on nationally representative samples of 16-29-year-olds, which enabled comparisons with pre-pandemic datasets. Qualitative components provided more profound insights into lived experiences, institutional responses, and public discourse surrounding youth. Focus groups captured peer-based dynamics and shared cultural values, while expert interviews highlighted systemic adaptations and policy gaps. At the same time, media analysis revealed shifting portrayals of young people in the public sphere. This integrated research design ensured both statistical robustness and contextual richness, and offered comprehensive evidence for understanding youth experiences during the pandemic and informing future policy and academic debates.
Ključne besede: youth, well-being, COVID-19 pandemic, Croatia, Slovenia
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7. Life satisfaction and aspects of subjective well-being of youth as indicators of youth mental health : pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic perspectivesSandra Antulić Majcen, Andrej Naterer, Gordana Kuterovac Jagodić, 2025, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: This chapter examines youth well-being in Croatia and Slovenia before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on mental health outcomes. Findings reveal a marked decline in life satisfaction across family life, friendships, and body image, with negative changes disproportionately affecting girls and young people of lower socio-economic status. During the pandemic, around one-fifth of respondents reported rarely or never experiencing positive emotions, while one-third frequently encountered negative states such as sadness, fear, or anger. Loneliness emerged as a significant concern, particularly among girls, though age-specific patterns differed between the two countries. Despite this, most young people retained access to supportive social networks, which served as an important protective factor. On the other hand, the post-pandemic period showed improvements in subjective well-being, which included stronger social connectedness and more positive emotional states. However, persistent vulnerabilities remain, particularly among girls, the youngest cohort, and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ključne besede: life satisfaction, subjective well-being, youth vulnerabilities, mental health, COVID-19 pandemic
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9. Two Countries, One Crisis : The YO-VID22 Pandemic Study2025, znanstvena monografija Opis: The publication analyzes the experiences, values, and well-being of young people in Croatia and Slovenia before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The results show that the pandemic worsened physical and mental health, with young women being the most affected. In addition to stress, social isolation intensified, strongly reinforcing feelings of loneliness, while housing and financial barriers limited independence, especially among disadvantaged and urban youth. Mental health problems, particularly stress, depression, and burnout, remain widespread, and the pandemic further exacerbated these issues. In this context, Croatian youth report stronger family support, whereas Slovenian youth experienced more tension within the family environment. Regarding political participation, Croatian youth are evidently disappointed and passive, while Slovenian youth are more active. A general decline in trust and solidarity in both groups points to the need for inclusive policies to improve youth well-being.
Ključne besede: Croatian youth, Slovenian youth, mental health of young people, youth support structures, pandemic and Covid-19
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10. Hate speech in times of the COVID-19 pandemic : the social costs and legal implications of a health crisisNina Peršak, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: In crisis times, such as the recent health crisis brought out by the COVID-19 pandemic, society responds in a myriad of pro-social as well as negative, anti-social ways. The article starts by mentioning some broader social and regulatory responses to the pandemic that provided a backdrop to the studied phenomenon. It then looks explicitly at hate speech, unpacks the three-layered dimensions of its harmful consequences, helping to grasp the magnitude of harm caused by such pandemic-fuelled prejudice-based expression, and inspects the impact of the pandemic on such expression that is largely criminalised in Europe. The article concludes with some thoughts on the implications and lessons for the future.
Ključne besede: hate speech, pandemic, law, regulation, criminalisation, harm, offence
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